Copper Olive Kitchen

Bake this flourless Cypriot orange almond cake with whole boiled oranges, ground almonds, and a simple citrus syrup for a moist, gluten-free dessert.

Easy Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Feta and Tomatoes

Bake salmon fillets with feta, cherry tomatoes, and olives in one dish for a fresh Mediterranean dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Pan-fry halloumi until golden, mash ripe avocado with lemon, and tuck both into a warm pita with a soft fried egg for a filling 30-minute breakfast.

Simmer Greek cabbage rice (lahanorizo) with short-grain rice, lemon, and dill in one pot for a cozy vegan dinner ready in under an hour.

Pan-fry diced potatoes with halloumi and tomatoes, then crack in eggs for a one-skillet Cypriot dish ready in about 40 minutes.

Bake chewy tahini lemon cookies rolled in sesame seeds, golden at the edges with a tangy citrus finish, ready in under 75 minutes.

Simmer spanakorizo, a Greek spinach rice dish, in one pot with lemon and dill for a soft, bright side ready in under an hour.

Pan-sear Greek soutzoukakia meatballs with cumin and garlic, then simmer them in a cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce for a simple dinner.

Braise Cypriot mushrooms in red wine with crushed coriander seeds and garlic for a tangy meze you can serve warm or chilled.

Grill halloumi slabs until golden, stack on toasted buns with a 15-minute tomato relish and garlic mayo. Ready in 37 minutes, no meat needed.